GE reveals plan for ultra-green HQ, solar veil included

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Engineering giant promises new Boston headquarters will be one of the greenest buildings in the US

Global engineering giant GE has this week unveiled plans for its new headquarters in Boston, featuring green roofs, energy efficiency measures, and a giant solar ‘veil'. The veil, which is designed...

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